Rat population in NYC

August 26, 2014

The sociodemographic, housing, & landscape characteristics associated with rat sightings in New York

Although rats are ubiquitous in cities, the factors that contribute to their interactions with humans have rarely been explored. Using city-wide records of rat sightings, this investigation sought to identify the characteristics that are associated with increased rat sightings across NYC -

Rat population in NYC

August 26, 2014

The sociodemographic, housing, & landscape characteristics associated with rat sightings in New York

Although rats are ubiquitous in cities, the factors that contribute to their interactions with humans have rarely been explored. Using city-wide records of rat sightings, this investigation sought to identify the characteristics that are associated with increased rat sightings across NYC -